Sermons on Purging:

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

The great spiritual showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah reveals that there is no God but Jehovah. Elijah reveals the steps to a "fire from Heaven" Revival.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN I KINGS 18 Intro: The burning question. I kings 18:21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” The question is still relevant today. Throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Why Goto Church? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

This message answers he question, why go to church?

July 19, 2015 Why Go to Church? Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Words: William Temple once said, “Worship is quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind with the truth of God, purging the imagination by the beauty of God, opening the heart to the love of God, and devoting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Simeon Sees Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2021

This Christmas, don’t just see a cute little baby in a cute little manger. Look to Jesus and see a sacrifice, a savior, and a stone to stand on.

Simeon Sees (Luke 2:22-35) Christmas is a time of surprises. There was a lady who was preparing her Christmas cookies. There was a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He asked her if there was anything he could do. She said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Acts Of The Apostles (7 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Luke wrote to Theophilus, telling him of some of the great events of the early church.

As he tells of these events, it is like an unwinding story in which one event leads into the next. For example, after Pentecost, he leads into chapter 3, and tells of Peter and John going into the temple. He tells of the man who had been crippled from birth, asking them for alms. Luke related ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022

The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks To Calvary

Contributed by Kevin Mathis on Oct 18, 2000

Remember the old saying: So-and-so "wears their religion on their sleeve".

Remember the old saying: So-and-so "wears their religion on their sleeve". What that means is they make sure you see everything they do and make sure you know they're "Godly" and Christians. All should know you're saved, but they should know how you got it and who gave it to you. So many want to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-16

A Renewed Vision Of The Lord

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 17, 2002

IF WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES TODAY WE MUST HAVE A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD

A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD ISAIAH 6: 1 – 8 HOW DO YOU SEE THE LORD? IF WE ARE TO SEE GOD MOVE IN OUR LIVES IN THESE LAST DAYS THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT WE MUST RECOGNIZE AS BIBLICAL PATTERNS FOR A MOVE OF GOD #1 OLD TRADITIONS MUST BE BROKEN #2 WELL ESTABLISHED BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES THAT FOR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Apr 8, 2002

This sermon explores the depth of praise from the perspective of Psalm 111.

I. The Origin of Our Praise (v. 1) A. Praise originates from our heart "The widest thing in the universe is not space; it is the potential capacity of the human heart. Being made in the image of God, it is capable of almost unlimited extension in all directions." A.W. Tozer 1. “Praise the Lord” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Junk To Justified

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002

Reconcilled

From Junk to Justified! Praise: Give me a clean heart. So I may serve thee. Lord Fix my heart so that I may be used by thee. For I’m not worthy. Of all these blessings. Give me a clean heart. So that I may follow thee. Prayer: Lord praying that when I find myself in the dungeon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

John Chapter 15 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus stopped at a vineyard and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches to assure His followers of a productive and gratifying life.

John Chapter 15 The setting for this chapter is somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Perhaps Jesus stopped at a vineyard terraced along the hillside at one of the wealthy homes along the way, and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches, to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Field Of The Slothful

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001

Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Your World Upside Down

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 31, 2001

How to let the Holy Spirit use you to change the world for Jesus

Turning Our World Upside Down Charles H. Spurgeon in training young ministers said to his students, "When you talk about heaven let your face light up with a heavenly glory. When you tell about hell, your everyday face will do. Mat 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Driven To The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004

To example what God teaches Moses through his wilderness experience

Driventowilderness SBC Philippi 10/24/04 Driven To The Wilderness Exodus 2:15-25 Primary Purpose: To look at what God was trying to teach Moses through his years in the wilderness These passages represent the second 40 years of Moses life, from age 40 to age 80. In the beginning of the story ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

A True Memorial

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on May 26, 2006

memorial day sermon with witnessing as the goal.

Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day this great country has set aside to remember those that died to maintain this freedom we all enjoy. Just the fact that we can set here today without having to worry about being arrested is a testament to the men and now women also. One of the reasons our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Five Spirits That Limit God

Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005

These are five spirits that limit God’s work in the believers life and the church.

5 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT GOD INTRODUCTION: PS 78:41 I COR 10:6-13 THESE ARE THE 7 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT CHRIST JAMES 3:13-15 DEMONS DON’T JUMP ON YOU FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT. – LIKE FLEAS THE PROCESS OF THE DEVIL’S INFLUENCE ON YOU IS BY INVITATION. THE DEVIL DIDN’T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING – YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal